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Protasiewicz Outraises Opponents in State Supreme Court Race
A 3-1 advantage over her nearest opponent in total campaign donations.
Jan 22nd, 2023 by Henry Redman
Court Rules Spindell Needn’t Respond to Records Request
Elections Commission, not its members, must handle open records request, judge finds.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
State’s Cigarette Sales, Taxes Plummet
Taxes down 44% in 12 years, but outweighed by reduction in medical costs, report says
Jan 16th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Southwestern Wisconsin Farmer Appointed To DNR Board
Gov. Evers appoints Paul Buhr to replace Walker-appointee William Bruins.
Jan 12th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
State Supreme Court Candidates Discuss Abortion, Redistricting
Race between Dorow, Kelly, Mitchell and Protasiewicz could change court's majority.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Kaul Should Charge Ron Johnson, 10 Fake Electors
Illegal efforts to overturn 2020 election should be prosecuted by Attorney General.
Jan 8th, 2023 by Matt Rothschild
High Court Race Divides Republicans
And Democrats. But the obvious friction is between conservatives Dan Kelly and Jennifer Dorow.
Dec 26th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Embattled Former DNR Board Chair Resigns, Ending Saga
Prehn, whose appointment had expired, was able to stay on because Republicans wouldn't confirm his replacement.
Dec 23rd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Report Calls For Criminally Charging State’s Fake Electors
Democracy protection group, Just Security, says 10 Republicans committed felonies.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Why Are Our Congressional Districts So Gerrymandered?
Key reason: too much emphasis on 'communities of interest.'
Dec 14th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Protasiewicz Says She’ll Bring Fairness to State Supreme Court
Milwaukee judge running for high court seat says current majority 'unfair to the citizens.'
Dec 12th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Madison Planning For Possible Amtrak Expansion
With potential for federal funding, Madison studying six station sites.
Dec 10th, 2022 by Baylor Spears
Five of Eight Wisconsin Congressional Representatives Vote For Defense of Marriage Act
Three Democrats joined by Republicans Steil and Gallagher.
Dec 9th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
State’s Assembly Maps More Skewed Than Ever
Wisconsin, the fourth most pro-Republican gerrymandered state, has gotten worse.
Dec 6th, 2022 by Matthew DeFour
Crowded Supreme Court Race To Become Partisan Battles
Four candidates are running, with the conservative-liberal split of court hanging in balance.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Waukesha Parade Judge To Run For State Supreme Court
Walker appointee, Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Dorow, will be fourth candidate in race.
Nov 29th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Turkeys Living Good In Wisconsin
Huge growth of wild turkeys in Wisconsin with many in cities, suburbs.
Nov 27th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Kaul Warns Suit Challenging State Abortion Ban Will Take Time
Attorney General aims to overturn 1849 ban, but notes legal process 'not fast.'
Nov 22nd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Did Fred Prehn Flout Open Records Law?
Judge hears arguments whether Natural Resources Board member who refused to resign withheld records.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
State Tourism Rebounds Since Pandemic
Revenue up 21% in 2021, study finds, but business-oriented travel in Milwaukee hasn't fully recovered.
Nov 13th, 2022 by Joe Schulz
5 Lessons From Mid-Term Election
Milwaukee's under-performance is a problem. And lack of national Democratic funding doomed Pfaff.
Nov 13th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Wisconsin Voters Endorse Marijuana Legalization, Abortion Rights In Referendums
But county-level referendums were only advisory
Nov 10th, 2022 by Evan Casey
Van Orden Defeats Pfaff in Western Wisconsin Congressional District
AP calls race, with Republican at 52% of vote and 95% of ballots counted.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Poll Workers Offered ‘Active Shooter’ Training
I volunteered to be a poll worker. Little did I know how things had changed.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Kaul’s Campaign Pushes Abortion Rights
Democratic Attorney General also pushes gun control, environmental protection in closely fought battle for reelection.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Anti-Transgender Efforts Permeating Wisconsin’s Schools, Political Campaigns
Misinformation and fear-mongering leading to lawsuits, protests and harassment.
Oct 28th, 2022 by Phoebe Petrovic
Judge Rejects Request To Let Clerks Count Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Addresses
Dane County judge says injunction would "upend the status quo, not preserve it,"
Oct 27th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
False Active Shooter Reports at Schools Across State
A dozen schools report 'swatting,' prank calls meant to bring armed police response.
Oct 24th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Quiet Race For State Treasurer Is About What The Office Should Actually Be
Winner will replace Democrat Sarah Godlewski, who opted to run for Senate seat instead of re-election.
Oct 13th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick
Debate About Whether To Enforce Abortion Ban Could Hurt OB-GYN Recruitment, Retention
Wisconsin's 1849 ban could result in felony charges for doctors.
Oct 12th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Activists Find Issues With Wisconsin’s Voter Records System
But politically-motivated effort finds no plot or widespread fraud.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Matthew DeFour, Matt Mencarini and Jacob Resneck
Army of Election Observers Expected in November
Both political parties, and their supporters, are assembling huge numbers of election observers.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Steven Walters
What’s Next For Lawsuit Over Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban?
Attorney General Josh Kaul pursuing lawsuit to block law's enforcement.
Oct 2nd, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Controversial 2021 Wolf Hunt Caused 14% Population Drop
DNR says population is stable, but now below 1,000.
Sep 30th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
After Texts Released, DNR Board Member Publicly Calls For Prehn To Resign
Walker appointee with expired term has refused to leave board, which texts reveal is politically motivated.
Sep 29th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Referendums Seek To Block Election Grants From Zuckerberg, Others
Four counties will ask voters nonbinding question regarding election grants.
Sep 29th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Property Values See Record Growth in 2022
Study finds values rose 13.8% in Wisconsin, biggest hike since at least 1985.
Sep 28th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan
Legislators Still Sitting on Opioid Funding
Democrats, health officials says lives could be lost if settlement funds not used to fight drug epidemic.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Evan Casey
Free Bus Rides Proposed for Fall Election
Sup. Burgelis proposes free transit and paratransit service on Nov. 8 to encourage voter turnout.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
State’s Sheriffs Helping ICE Deport People
These practices surged under Trump administration, new report by ACLU finds.
Aug 30th, 2022 by Leah Treidler
Vos Withdraws Subpoenas, Ends Gableman Probe
14-month election investigation “accomplished nothing,” judge wrote.
Aug 30th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Judge Blasts Gableman Probe, Deleted Records
Mr. Gableman is 'not capable of conducting a professional and thorough investigation.’
Aug 17th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Waukesha County Declares Fentanyl a ‘Health Crisis’
92 people died of overdoses in Waukesha County last year.
Aug 9th, 2022 by Evan Casey
Statewide Democratic Candidates
Contested races for treasurer, secretary of state, lieutenant governor and U.S. senator.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
About The Non-Delegation Doctrine
A favorite weapon of Justice Rebecca Bradley distorts constitutional history to limit government.
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Judge Orders Gableman To Pay $163,000 In Legal Fees
Taxpayers charged for fees in case which found 2020 election review violated open records law.
Aug 2nd, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Prosecute 2020 Fake Electors, Advocates Demand
Madison mayor, others push Dane County DA to prosecute state’s 10 fake electors.
Aug 1st, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Board Approves Two Fall Referendums
A third referendum gauging public support for legal abortion did not pass.
Jul 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
State Supreme Court At War With Itself
Nasty divide caused by rage of Rebecca Bradley.
Jul 27th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Nearly Half of State Has High COVID-19 Level
Masking recommended in 16 counties with 43% of population, including Milwaukee and Dane.
Jul 24th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Why Steil Supported Same Sex Marriage
Rep. Bryan Steil is only Republican in state to support House bill, as his party swings ever further right.
Jul 20th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
The Ugly Rhetoric of Justice Rebecca Grassl Bradley
Radical Supreme Court justice ignores democratic principles and pandemic data.
Jul 20th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Planned Parenthood Docs Traveling to Illinois to Provide Care
Earlier this year, physicians sought licenses in Illinois in case Roe was overturned.
Jul 17th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan
State Supreme Court Affirms Local Public Health Powers
Court rules that local public health officials can unilaterally issue, enforce health orders.
Jul 8th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
GOP Lawmakers Threaten to Sue Secretary of State La Follette
Lawmakers say La Follette didn't forward GOP resolution supporting a constitutional convention of states.
Jul 8th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
State Supreme Court Says Regulators Not Biased For Transmission Project
Lawsuit alleged two regulators that approved a major transmission line project had ties to project supporters.
Jul 7th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Service Employees Union Spends Big
Since 2010, SEIU has spent more than $2.3 million on Democratic candidates in state.
Jul 3rd, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Wisconsin Has First Case of Monkeypox
400 cases in U.S. so far, but state health officials say risk to public remains low.
Jul 2nd, 2022 by Jenny Peek
Legal Fight Over Gableman Probe Keeps Growing
One year into investigation it's spawned an ever-growing number of court cases.
Jun 30th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
State Supreme Court Says Natural Resources Board Member Can Stay
Legislature won't okay Evers appointee to replace Fred Prehn so Prehn won’t step down.
Jun 29th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Fake Elector Scheme Dogs Ron Johnson
Wisconsin's senator now blames 'radical left' and won't say whether he's being investigated.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Republican Candidates Attack Tim Michels
Michels doesn’t attend GOP gubernatorial debate. Kleefisch, Nicholson, Ramthun all blast him.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Judge Lifts Contempt Order for Speaker Vos
Assembly Speaker Vos faced contempt of court related to missing records in partisan election review.
Jun 24th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Ron Johnson’s Staff Offered Pence Fake Elector Documents
Part of strategy by attorneys for former President Donald Trump to undermine 2020 election.
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Which Democrat Can Beat Ron Johnson?
That may be the most important question for Democratic voters. And the answer?
Jun 20th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Record Number of Legislators Retiring
At least 31 incumbents, one quarter of state Legislature retiring, highest since 1942.
Jun 20th, 2022 by Howard Hardee
Judge Fines Gableman for Contempt of Court
Gableman sued for not filling election review record requests. Judge says he "discredited the profession."
Jun 16th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Could Sleepy State Office Nix Wisconsin’s Pick for President?
GOP candidate for Secretary of State says job gives veto power over presidential election.
Jun 15th, 2022 by Bill Lueders
Wisconsin’s Starring Role in Jan. 6 Insurrection
State is “ground zero” in ongoing effort to undermine democracy, experts warn.
Jun 9th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Another Judge Rejects Challenge to 2020 Election Grants
State law didn’t prohibit grants from Mark Zuckerberg-funded non-profit, judge rules.
Jun 1st, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Pocan Urges Biden, Use Executive Orders on Guns
Republicans will block any gun control bills, WI congressman predicts.
Jun 1st, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Vos Doing Doors, Faces Challenger
Assembly Speaker's Republican primary challenger called Vos a 'treasonous traitor.'
May 30th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Gathering To Spread the Big Lie
‘Election Integrity’ event in Kenosha offers a cash bar and lots of debunked conspiracy theories.
May 25th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Controversy Over Parole Is Rare
Issue facing Evers is rare, as most state prison inmates must serve 100% of their sentence.
May 23rd, 2022 by Steven Walters
Gableman Review Paused, But His Pay Continues
Gableman's taxpayer funded $11,000 a month pay reduced to $5,500 a month.
May 12th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Judge Rules Against Law Giving Legislators Power Over Attorney General Settlements
Cites 170-year history before lame duck law. Republicans will appeal ruling.
May 11th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Second Judge Rules Gableman Probe Can’t Delete Records
"I'm amazed I have to say, 'Don't destroy records subject to an open records request.'"
May 4th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
6 Wisconsin Tribes Oppose Bill Scrapping Wolf Protections
Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson sponsor bill to lift federal wolf protections.
Apr 28th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Doug La Follette Faces Primary Challenge for Secretary of State
Alexia Sabor, Chair of Dane County Democratic Party, running for Secretary of State.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Judge Orders Gableman Stop Deleting Records
Michael Gableman has been deleting emails, text messages related to partisan election review.
Apr 21st, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
State Trails Badly In Renewable Energy
How far behind is Wisconsin? Let’s check the data.
Apr 13th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
The End of Milwaukee’s Rush Hour?
Weekday traffic volumes are down in state and city since 2019. So is bus ridership.
Apr 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Regulators Approve Plans for State’s Largest Renewable Energy Plant
Project will meet energy needs for 25% of Dane County's 240,000 households. Some neighbors oppose the plant.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Judge Ends Search for Deleted Emails, Texts From Vos’ Phone
Assembly Speaker has turned over almost 20,000 deleted emails from his state account, attorney says.
Apr 7th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Interior Department Renaming Sites With Offensive Native American Names
28 lakes, creeks, rivers and other geographical features in Wisconsin being renamed.
Apr 7th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha
Bald Eagles Now Reside In Milwaukee
Pair of eagles have nest in county park. Bald eagles now found in all 72 counties in state.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha
Shadowy Business Courts Corrupt Justice System
Business Court project creates two-tiered justice system. But it's not too late to end it.
Mar 31st, 2022 by Richard Niess
State High Court To Rule On Local Health Orders
WILL suit charges Dane County health director had no power to issue orders combatting COVID-19.
Mar 14th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Baldwin Keeps the Wolves At Bay
Her vote to oppose federal protection of wolves is smart politics.
Mar 12th, 2022 by Dave Cieslewicz
State Supreme Court Hears Natural Resources Board Case
Former chair Fred Prehn refuses to vacate his seat on the board.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
A Court Battle Over Open Records
Court hears suit against former Natural Resources Board chairman, who won’t release any records.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Group Pushes Dane County DA To Prosecute False Electors
'All 10 convened in Dane County to carry out their unlawful plan,’ Law Forward writes.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Matt Rothschild
Supreme Court Opposes Shackling Juveniles
Rule change would end shackling in state’s courts unless needed to prevent physical harm.
Feb 20th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
80% of State’s Judicial Races Uncontested
39 of 49 judges in state’s circuit and appellate courts face no opposition.
Feb 20th, 2022 by Gretchen Schuldt
Vos Expects Gableman Election Report Soon
By end of February. But that won’t be end of investigation, Vos adds.
Feb 19th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Both Parties Face Pre-Election Turmoil
Republicans struggle with deep divisions, Democrats with sinking poll numbers.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Assembly Committee Hears Unsupported Claims of Voter Fraud
A convicted fraudster, who once worked with Michael Gableman, makes wild allegations.
Feb 10th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Voces Joins Suit Over Gableman Election Subpoenas
Immigrant-rights group received subpoenas as part of GOP election investigation.
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Henry Redman
Speaker Vos Struggles to Maintain Control
Assailed by GOP rebels. ‘Conspiracy theorists have taken over the party.’
Jan 31st, 2022 by Melanie Conklin
Rothman Must Re-Balance UW System
UW-Madison gets too much of state funding, campuses like UWM get too little.
Jan 28th, 2022 by John Torinus
